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Here is the gritty, powerful story of Thomas Sowell's life-long education in the school of hard knocks, a journey that took him from Harlem to the Marines, the Ivy League, and a career as a controversial writer, teacher, and economist in government and private industry. It is also the story of the dramatically changing times in which this personal odyssey took place.

Shunned by society, and sometimes in mortal danger, many coolie women were either runaways, widows, or outcasts. Many of them left husbands and families behind to migrate alone in epic sea voyages-traumatic "middle passages"—only to face a life of hard labor, dismal living conditions, and sexual exploitation. Coolie Woman is a meditation on survival, a gripping story of a double diaspora—from India to the West Indies in one century, Guyana to the United States in the next-that is at once a search for one's roots and an exploration of gender and power, peril and opportunity.

The fourth in the Patriots Super Bowl Sound Odyssey series, this edition is a 10 episode podcast chronicling the New England Patriots 1985 season. From their roots in the 1970s to the trials and tribulations in the early 1980’s, the ‘85 Pats put it all together with a perfect blend of player personnel, coaching talent and team vision, becoming the first squad in team history to win an AFC Championship and the first NFL team to ever win three playoff road games on the road to the Super Bowl. Hear from the players, coaches and executives that lived it, mixed with the unforgettable sounds ...

This is the story of Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow—a teenage girl living in Hiroshima in 1945, when the city was annihilated by an atomic bomb. Struggling with grief and anger, Thurlow set out to warn the world about the horrors of a nuclear attack in a crusade that has lasted decades. In 2015 Thurlow sparked a rallying cry for activists when she proclaimed at the United Nations, "Humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist."

Sanaa Kamal is a freelance journalist, who was born and raised in Gaza. She has lived through a series of wars in Gaza, but nothing like the war that followed the Hamas-led attacks of October 7th. In this five-part podcast from The New Arab in London, Sanaa tells her story. From the first day of the war, escaping her home, and narrowly avoiding attacks, to finding a way for her and her family survive as the bombs continued to rain down and the food began to run out, to trying to continue her work as a journalist, and report on a tragedy that was tearing her life apart.Produced by Hugo ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this “illuminating” (USA Today) biography, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham chronicles the life of George Herbert Walker Bush. “Destiny and Power reflects the qualities of both subject and biographer: judicious, balanced, deliberative, with a...

Welcome to the Rural Odyssey podcast, where we embark on a journey through the heart of the countryside. In each episode, we will delve into the lesser-known, yet fascinating, aspects of rural life from around the world. Our goal is to unveil the untold stories, traditions, and innovations that shape rural communities and their unique challenges and triumphs.Join us as we meet diverse guests, each offering a window into their experiences, governance, culture, and the resilience that defines rural areas in their regions. We'll explore the bond between tradition and progress, and how rural ...

William F. Buckley Jr. is widely regarded as the most influential American conservative writer, activist, and organizer in the postwar era. In this nuanced biography, Alvin Felzenberg sheds light on little-known aspects of Buckley's career, including his role as back-channel adviser to policy makers, his intimate friendship with both Ronald and Nancy Reagan, his changing views on civil rights, and his break with George W. Bush over the Iraq War.

Welcome to Oklahoma Odyssey, a captivating podcast that embarks on a transformative journey through the heart of criminal justice reform in Oklahoma. Join us as we unravel the stories, challenges, and triumphs that shape the pursuit of justice and equality within the state's legal system. Meet your hosts, Ashley Bender and Michael Olson, two passionate advocates for change, each bringing a unique perspective to the podcast. Ashley Bender, OK Justice Reform's Interactive Marketing Manager and the host of Navigating Justice, and Michael Olson, an attorney and OK Justice Reform's Policy Counsel, ...

Film Odyssey Podcast is created and hosted by its publishers Sal LoCicero and Dan Dubon. On this podcast, we discuss about Movies, TV Shows, Entertainment Topics, and much more!

The “Fox Mole”—whose dispatches for Gawker made headlines in Businessweek, The Hollywood Reporter, and even on The New York Times website—delivers a funny, opinionated memoir of his eight years at the unfair, unbalanced Fox News Channel working as an associate producer for Bill O'Reilly...

In the heart of the Ottoman Empire as World War I rages, Stepan Miskjian's world becomes undone. He is separated from his family as they are swept up in the government's mass deportation of Armenians into internment camps. Gradually realizing the unthinkable - that they are all being driven to their deaths - he fights, through starvation and thirst, not to lose hope.

The true story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War: the battlefield odyssey of a maverick U.S. Army officer and his infantry unit as they fought for over five hundred days to liberate Europe - from the invasion of Italy to the gates of Dachau. From...

In this revealing and beautifully written memoir, Mark Obama Ndesandjo recounts his complex relationship with his older half brother, President Barack Obama, including their first meeting in Kenya over 20 years ago. The book also offers the author's inspiring personal story about identity and multiculturalism.

In The Power of a Plant, globally acclaimed teacher and self-proclaimed CEO (Chief Eternal Optimist) Stephen Ritz shows you how, in one of the nation's poorest communities, his students thrive in school and in life by growing, cooking, eating, and sharing the bounty of their green classroom.

One Mic, Endless Echoes

A riveting investigation into how a restive region of China became the site of a nightmare Orwellian social experiment—the definitive police state—and the global technology giants that made it possible Blocked from facts and truth, under constant surveillance, surrounded by a hostile alien...

It is 1969, and Jody A. Forrester is in her late teens, transitioning from '60s love child to pacifist anti-Vietnam War activist to an ardent revolutionary. Guns Under the Bed: Memories of a Young Revolutionary revolves around her three years in the Revolutionary Union, a Communist organization advocating armed overthrow of the ruling class. In readiness for the uprising, she sleeps with two rifles underneath her bed.

A four part series exploring the Marine Hose Cartel case. "In the secretive world of the Marine Hose Cartel, where unseen currents collide, a conspiracy unfolded that rocked the very fabric of antitrust enforcement. Step into the depths of intrigue and deception as we reveal the untold story of one of the most notorious cartels in history."

A Super Bowl Sound Odyssey: Yes, It's a Dynasty is the ultimate audio experience chronicling the New England Patriots' 2004 season— the year that cemented their first dynasty. Hosted and produced by Mike Dussault of Patriots.com, this third installment of the acclaimed podcast series takes you inside the sights, sounds, and defining moments of a legendary championship run. From offseason moves to a record-setting regular season and a dominant playoff march, this is the story of how the Patriots left no doubt: they were the NFL’s new powerhouse.